June 27, 2019

We’re Growing! Taste the Local Difference Expands

Exciting changes are coming to Taste the Local Difference this year! First, we are pleased to announce two new employees in West Michigan. Second, we will publish one…

June 26, 2019

Pork, Mushrooms & Wild Rice: Modern Twist on a Childhood Meal

Many of us all have that one dish that seemed to make it to the dinner table more often than most. My mom, who worked full time, often…

June 26, 2019

The Power to Change Things

Curious about how the concepts of business and sustainablity can co-exist? Interested in meeting local entrepreneurs and professionals exploring how to live into triple bottom line business values? 

June 26, 2019

Detroit’s Top 3 Most Walkable Foodie Neighborhoods

Detroit is the Motor City but, believe it or not, you don’t need to drive everywhere. Renowned restaurants, farmers markets, and tasting rooms can be found along easily…

June 26, 2019

Quick Pickles: Meal Prep Hero

Pickling is one of my favorite ways to celebrate seasonal produce. The process is simple, quick, and almost mess-free. Pickled vegetables are great to have on hand in…

June 26, 2019

Farmer Appreciation: Supporting our Farmers this Season

Farming is a tough business not for the weak of spirit. The rigors of farm life are mentally, intellectually and physically demanding and farm businesses operate under a…

June 26, 2019

Crop Spot: Dark Leafy Greens

How do you like to grow, cook and consume dark leafy greens? In the garden: Collards, kale, and swiss chard are fairly cold tolerant which makes them perfect…

June 26, 2019

Growing Good Habits: Headstart visits Sara Hardy Farmers Market

With support from the Building Healthy Communities (BHC) grant, two Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency Head Start programs will be improving their culture around health, local food and…

June 26, 2019

Try This: Michigan Lemongrass Flank Steak Bowl

Try out this lemongrass flank steak bowl for your next dinner party or weekend meal. It’s easy to match this steak and rice recipe with any seasonally available…

June 25, 2019

How will Climate Change Impact Michigan’s Fruit Orchards?

There has been a lot of discussion in recent years about how climate change in going to impact agriculture. The Midwest has been characterized by increasing average temperatures,…